Calendar of Events: Friday, July 21, 2017 - Thursday, July 27, 2017
For an extended list of events, please visit our website at www.heraldsun.com/entertainment/local-events. If you would like to submit an event to our calendar, please email Cindy Henry, Calendar News Clerk, at calendar@heraldsun.com. The deadline is the Friday before you would like the event to appear in the next Friday's calendar of events.
Friday, July 21
Art Openings & Closings
“Threading Colors” and “Thirty Paintings in Thirty Days,” Opening Reception, at Durham Arts Council
On display through Monday, September 18. Enjoy live music, light refreshments and an arts and crafts table for kids. Details: Friday, July 21, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Free. Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St, Durham. http://bit.ly/2vcMQUy, 919-560-2787.
“Truth to Power,” Opening Reception, at Pleiades Gallery
Including an artist talk and open mic event. Fifth annual exhibit focusing on social justice. On exhibit through Sunday, August 6. Details: Friday, July 21, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Free. Pleiades Gallery, 109 E. Chapel Hill St, Durham. http://pleiadesartdurham.com, 919-797-2706.
Priceless: Celebrating the Worth & Existence of Black Men & Boys
A "one night only" solo exhibition featuring original creations highlighting and celebrating the "priceless" lives of Black men and boys from the heARTistic point of view of artist freedom clay. Details: Friday, July 21, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Free. Golden Belt Artist Studios, 807 E. Main St, Durham. http://bit.ly/2u1gnBd.
“The Wisdom Paintings,” Exhibit by Revere La Noue
Revere will be present throughout the evening and offer a brief talk about his work at 8 p.m. Throughout the evening, David LK Murphy will perform live music for those stopping in and enjoying complimentary beer, wine and light snacks. Details: Friday, July 21, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Free. 501 Realty, 308 W. Main St, Durham. http://bit.ly/2tbuy5o.
Queering, Closing Reception, at The Carrack
A solo exhibition of paintings and installations created by Durham-based artist Sarah Sassafrass. Details: Friday, July 21, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Free. The Carrack, 947 East Main St, Durham. www.thecarrack.org, 919-294-8605.
Music
Brightleaf Summer Concert Series - Amigo
No outside food, drinks or coolers permitted. Details: Friday, July 21, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Free. Brightleaf Square, Gregson St at Main St, Durham. http://bit.ly/2uhsyw9, 919-682-9229.
Durham Central Park Concert Series - Caique Vidal & Batuque with Batala Durham
Details: Friday, July 21, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Free. Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St, Durham. http://bit.ly/2tR4PSF, 919-450-5186.
Tommy Edwards
Details: Friday, July 21, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. No cover charge. The Roost, Fearrington Village, 270 Market St, Pittsboro. http://bit.ly/2uiUJuV, 919-542-1239.
Duke Street Dogs
Details: Friday, July 21, 6 p.m - 8 p.m. No cover charge. Blue Note Grill, 709 Washington St, Durham. www.thebluenotegrill.com, 919-401-1979.
Cajammers
Details: Friday, July 21, 9 p.m. No cover charge. Blue Note Grill, 709 Washington St, Durham. www.thebluenotegrill.com, 919-401-1979.
Pat Wilder
Details: Friday, July 21, 8:30 p.m. No cover charge. The Bullpen, 359 Blackwell St, Durham. www.thebullpenatc.com, 919-744-3630.
Hardworker
Album release party. Details: Friday, July 21, 9 p.m., Back Room. $8 Advance/$10 Day of Show. Cat’s Cradle, 300 E Main St, Carrboro. www.catscradle.com, 919-967-9053.
Boogie Reverie; Tundrastomper; and Cranes Are Flying
Details: Friday, July 21, 9 p.m. $5. The Cave Tavern, 452 1/2 W. Franklin St, Chapel Hill. http://caverntavern.com, 919-968-9308.
Greg Hyslop; and Jason Foureman Duo
Details: Friday, July 21, 8 p.m. $20/$10 Students. Sharp 9 Gallery Jazz Club, 4608-L Industry Ln, Durham. http://bit.ly/29hwDSr, 919-486-5299.
Le Weekend; and The BQs
Details: Friday, July 21, 8 p.m. $7, 21+. The Station, 201 E. Main St, Carrboro. http://stationcarrboro.com, 919-918-3923.
Dance
ADF presents Mark Morris Dance Group
Details: Friday, July 21, 8 p.m. $10-$50. DPAC, 123 Vivian St, Durham. http://bit.ly/2tRgl0d, 919-680-2787.
No. 19/Modulations, a Dance Work by COMPANY
The work will be livestreamed and projected on the Bull Plaza wall at 21c Museum Hotel. Live music by Del Ward. Details: Friday, July 21, 8 p.m. Free. 21c Museum Hotel, 111 Corcoran Street, Durham. Info and tickets: https://goo.gl/Ebxrxq.
Y2K Dance Party
Details: Friday, July 21, 10 p.m. $5, 21+. Pinhook, 117 W Main St, Durham. www.thepinhook.com, 919-667-1100.
Contra Dance
Sponsored by Carolina Song & Dance Association. Music by Donnybrook Lads. Details: Friday, July 21, Lesson 7:30 p.m.; Dance 8 p.m. -11 p.m. $10. No partner/experience is needed. Please wear soft-soled shoes. Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St, Carrboro. www.csda-dance.org/index.htm.
Theater
Bye Bye Birdie
Details: Friday, July 21, 7:30 p.m. $10-$15. Playmakers Repertory Company, 250 Country Club Rd, Chapel Hill. http://bit.ly/2u5Naai, 919-962-7529.
“Time Flies” at Durham Regional Theatre
Time Flies is a fast, furious & funny show of 10-minute plays, produced & performed by DRT’S Teen Theatre Intensive 2017. Details: Friday, July 21, 7 p.m. Free, donations welcome. Trinity Avenue Presbyterian Church, 927 W. Trinity Ave, Durham. http://bit.ly/2tYBLGW, 919-286-5717.
Saturday, July 22
Music
Rock the Park Movie Series - Who Gets the Dog (G)
Food vendors will be on site and food will be available for purchase; bring blankets and lawn chairs. No alcohol or smoking allowed. Details: Saturday, July 22, 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Free. Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St, Durham. http://bit.ly/29u5PCG, 919-560-4355.
Rock Out to Music in the Meadow - The Boomers
Enjoy delicious offerings from local food trucks. Details: Saturday, July 22, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Free. Briar Chapel, 1342 Briar Chapel Pkwy, Chapel Hill. http://bit.ly/2t3WbRD.
The Crockett Project LIVE
A live concert showcasing the musical journey of guitarist, Kevin Crockett, featuring a stellar band and dynamic vocalists. Details: Saturday, July 22, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. $20. Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St, Durham. http://bit.ly/2v9x7Gv.
Mel Melton & The Wicked Mojos
Details: Saturday, July 22, 8 p.m. $10. Blue Note Grill, 709 Washington St, Durham. www.thebluenotegrill.com, 919-401-1979.
David Childers
Details: Saturday, July 22, 8:30 p.m. No cover charge. The Bullpen, 359 Blackwell St, Durham. www.thebullpenatc.com, 919-744-3630.
Crown The Empire
Details: Saturday, July 22, 7 p.m. $18 Advance/$20 Day of Show. Cat’s Cradle, 300 E Main St, Carrboro. www.catscradle.com, 919-967-9053.
Shelles; Sunny Slopes; and Server
Details: Saturday, July 22, 9:30 p.m., Back Room. $5 Advance/$7 Day of Show. Cat’s Cradle, 300 E Main St, Carrboro. www.catscradle.com, 919-967-9053.
Volk; Thirsty Curses; and Unlucky Sevens
Details: Saturday, July 22, 9 p.m. $5. The Cave Tavern, 452 1/2 W. Franklin St, Chapel Hill. http://caverntavern.com, 919-968-9308.
Girls Rock NC Showcase
Two camps of 6th - 10th grade bands. Details: Saturday, July 22, 1 p.m. $10 suggested donation. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham. www.motorcomusic.com, 919-901-0875.
Dishoom 4th Anniversary Party
Details: Saturday, July 22, 10 p.m. $10. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham. www.motorcomusic.com, 919-901-0875.
Look Homeward; and Joseph Terrell
A benefit for the Center for Death Penalty Litigation. Details: Saturday, July 22, 9 p.m. $10. Pinhook, 117 W Main St, Durham. www.thepinhook.com, 919-667-1100.
Jazz Saturday w/ Paul Bomar Trio
Details: Saturday, July 22, 2 p.m. Free. The Station, 201 E. Main St, Carrboro. http://stationcarrboro.com, 919-918-3923.
Tropico Disco: Cumbia Dance Party w/ Selector B Steady
Details: Saturday, July 22, 10 p.m. Free, 21+. The Station, 201 E. Main St, Carrboro. http://stationcarrboro.com, 919-918-3923.
Dance
ADF presents Mark Morris Dance Group - Children’s Matinee
One-hour performance specially curated for children. Children of all ages are welcome; please note that all guests require a ticket, regardless of age. Details: Saturday, July 22, 1 p.m. $16. DPAC, 123 Vivian St, Durham. http://bit.ly/2tRgl0d, 919-680-2787.
ADF presents Mark Morris Dance Group
Details: Saturday, July 22, 7 p.m. $10-$50. DPAC, 123 Vivian St, Durham. http://bit.ly/2tRgl0d, 919-680-2787.
ADF presents Jennifer Nugent; Paul Matteson & Kimberly Bartosik; and Daela
Details: Saturday, July 22, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. $16.25. Durham School of the Arts, Carr Studio, 400 N. Duke St, Durham. http://bit.ly/2tTSon6, 919-684-6402.
Theater
“Time Flies” at Durham Regional Theatre
Time Flies is a fast, furious & funny show of 10-minute plays, produced & performed by DRT’S Teen Theatre Intensive 2017. Details: Saturday, July 22, 1 p.m. Free, donations welcome. Trinity Avenue Presbyterian Church, 927 W. Trinity Ave, Durham. http://bit.ly/2tYBLGW, 919-286-5717.
Movies
Scienstars Red Carpet Premiere Event
Science fiction and science education combine. Bring the kids for the premiere of this unique new educational series. Details: Saturday, July 22, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Free. The Varsity Theater, 123 E. Franklin St, Chapel Hill. http://bit.ly/2telHiz,
Movies by Moonlight - Boss Baby (PG)
Blankets, low chairs and coolers permitted (no glass). All movies subject to change with weather-related events. Details: Saturday, July 22, 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. $5. Outdoors on the Village Green, Southern Village, 15-501 South, Chapel Hill. http://bit.ly/2uhWtEC.
Theater
Bye Bye Birdie
Details: Saturday, July 22, 7:30 p.m. On stage through Sunday, July 30. $10-$15. Playmakers Repertory Company, 250 Country Club Rd, Chapel Hill. http://bit.ly/2u5Naai, 919-962-7529.
Transactors Improv for Families
The theme is “Go Jump in a Lake.” Details: Saturday, July 22, 6 p.m. $6-$10. The ArtsCenter, 300-G East Main St, Carrboro. http://bit.ly/2uRaDde, 919-929-2787.
Sunday, July 23
Faith
The Versatile Crusaders Choir at Mount Calvary United Church of Christ
Celebrating its 42nd choir anniversary. Details: Sunday, July 23, 4 p.m. Free. Mount Calvary United Church of Christ, 1715 Athens Ave, Durham. 919-688-5066.
Music
Concert on the Village Green - Swift Creek
Part of the Southern Village Sunday Concert Series. Details: Sunday, July 23, 6 p.m. Free. Southern Village, 15-501 South, Chapel Hill. http://bit.ly/2un0oQ8.
Satchmo Babcock
Details: Sunday, July 23, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. No cover charge. Blue Note Grill, 709 Washington St, Durham. www.thebluenotegrill.com, 919-401-1979.
Curtis Stith and the Silver Lining; Gabriel David; and Maggie Walton
Details: Sunday, July 23, 7:30 p.m., Back Room. $6. Cat’s Cradle, 300 E Main St, Carrboro. www.catscradle.com, 919-967-9053.
Kurt Deemer Band; River Otters; and Breadfoot
Details: Sunday, July 23, 9 p.m. $5. The Cave Tavern, 452 1/2 W. Franklin St, Chapel Hill. http://caverntavern.com, 919-968-9308.
Steel Wheels
Details: Sunday, July 23, 8 p.m. $12 Advance/$15 Day of Show. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham. www.motorcomusic.com, 919-901-0875.
Chastity Brown
Details: Sunday, July 23, 8 p.m. $10. Pinhook, 117 W Main St, Durham. www.thepinhook.com, 919-667-1100.
Dance
ADF presents Jennifer Nugent; Paul Matteson & Kimberly Bartosik; and Daela
Details: Sunday, July 23, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. $16.25. Durham School of the Arts, Carr Studio, 400 N. Duke St, Durham. http://bit.ly/2tTSon6, 919-684-6402.
No. 19/Modulations, a Dance Work by COMPANY
Presented live onstage; choreographed for a stage in the round; accompanied by live sound scores. Details: Sunday, July 23, 8 p.m. $5-$25. 21c Museum Hotel, Ballroom, 111 Corcoran Street, Durham. Info and tickets: http://bit.ly/2u8kEVQ.
Theater
Bye Bye Birdie
Details: Sunday, July 23, 2 p.m. $10-$15. Playmakers Repertory Company, 250 Country Club Rd, Chapel Hill. http://bit.ly/2u5Naai, 919-962-7529.
Monday, July 24
Music
UNC Music Workshop Faculty Recital
Details: Monday, July 24, 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Free. James and Susan Moeser Auditorium, Hill Hall, 135 E. Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill. http://unc.live/2vl9tpK, 919-962-1039.
Pat “Mother Blues” Cohen
Details: Monday, July 24, 7 p.m. No cover charge. The Bullpen, 359 Blackwell St, Durham. www.thebullpenatc.com, 919-744-3630.
Cave of Swimmers
Details: Monday, July 24, 9 p.m. $6 Advance/$8 Day of Show. The Cave Tavern, 452 1/2 W. Franklin St, Chapel Hill. http://caverntavern.com, 919-968-9308.
Palm; Palberta; and Naked Naps
Details: Monday, July 24, 9 p.m. $10-$12. Pinhook, 117 W Main St, Durham. www.thepinhook.com, 919-667-1100.
Dance
No. 19/Modulations, a Dance Work by COMPANY
Presented live onstage; choreographed for a stage in the round; accompanied by a live experimental synthesizer set by Jess Dilday (Playplay). A free afterparty will follow with a DJ set by Playplay. Details: Monday, July 24, 8 p.m. $5-$25. 21c Museum Hotel, Ballroom, 111 Corcoran Street, Durham. Info and tickets: http://bit.ly/2u8kEVQ.
Tuesday, July 25
Kids
Northgate Kids’ Summer Movie Camp - Alvin & The Chipmunks: The Road Chip (PG)
Free for children and their adult companions. Details: Tuesday, July 25, 9:30 a.m. Free. Northgate Mall, Stadium 10 Theater, 1058 West Club Blvd, Durham. http://bit.ly/2t6ckkR, 919-286-1001.
Music
Tuesday Blues Jam with Clark Stern
Details: Tuesday, July 25, 7:30 p.m. No cover charge. Blue Note Grill, 709 Washington St, Durham. www.thebluenotegrill.com, 919-401-1979.
Americana Night: Aubrey Grant
Details: Tuesday, July 25, 7 p.m. No cover charge. The Bullpen, 359 Blackwell St, Durham. www.thebullpenatc.com, 919-744-3630.
North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra (NCJRO)
Details: Tuesday, July 25, 8 p.m. $20/$10 Students. Sharp 9 Gallery Jazz Club, 4608-L Industry Ln, Durham. http://bit.ly/29hwDSr, 919-486-5299.
Dance
ADF presents Footprints
Details: Tuesday, July 25, 8 p.m. Reynolds Industries Theater, Duke University West Campus, 125 Science Dr, Durham. http://bit.ly/2ur5hsd, 919-684-6402.
Wednesday, July 26
Kids
Northgate Kids’ Summer Movie Camp - Alvin & The Chipmunks: The Road Chip (PG)
Free for children and their adult companions. Details: Wednesday, July 26, 9:30 a.m. Free. Northgate Mall, Stadium 10 Theater, 1058 West Club Blvd, Durham. http://bit.ly/2t6ckkR, 919-286-1001.
Music
Music in the Gardens: Caleb Caudle
Presented by Duke Performances. Details: Wednesday, July 26, 7 p.m. $5-$10; Free ages 12 and under. Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St, Durham. http://bit.ly/2tS0uyq, 919-684-4444.
UNC Music Workshop Faculty and Staff Recital
Details: Wednesday, July 26, 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Free. James and Susan Moeser Auditorium, Hill Hall, 135 E. Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill. http://unc.live/2tTtUdS, 919-962-1039.
Blue Wednesday: Clark Stern & Chuck Cotton
Details: Wednesday, July 26, 8 p.m. No cover charge. Blue Note Grill, 709 Washington St, Durham. www.thebluenotegrill.com, 919-401-1979.
Cymbals Eat Guitars; and Active Bird Community
Details: Wednesday, July 26, 8:30 p.m., Back Room. $10 Advance/$12 Day of Show. Cat’s Cradle, 300 E Main St, Carrboro. www.catscradle.com, 919-967-9053.
Natural Causes
Details: Wednesday, July 26, 9 p.m. $5. The Cave Tavern, 452 1/2 W. Franklin St, Chapel Hill. http://caverntavern.com, 919-968-9308.
Dance
ADF presents Footprints
Details: Wednesday, July 26, 8 p.m. Reynolds Industries Theater, Duke University West Campus, 125 Science Dr, Durham. http://bit.ly/2ur5hsd, 919-684-6402.
Thursday, July 27
Kids
Northgate Kids’ Summer Movie Camp - Alvin & The Chipmunks: The Road Chip (PG)
Free for children and their adult companions. Details: Thursday, July 27, 9:30 a.m. Free. Northgate Mall, Stadium 10 Theater, 1058 West Club Blvd, Durham. http://bit.ly/2t6ckkR, 919-286-1001.
Music
UNC Music Workshop Student Recital
Details: Thursday, July 27, 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Free. Person Recital Hall, 181 E. Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill. http://unc.live/2sYY8ee, 919-962-1039.
Harvey Dalton Arnold
Details: Thursday, July 27, 7 p.m. No cover charge. The Bullpen, 359 Blackwell St, Durham. www.thebullpenatc.com, 919-744-3630.
Brian Basset; and Al Riggs
Details: Thursday, July 27, 9 p.m. $5 suggested. The Cave Tavern, 452 1/2 W. Franklin St, Chapel Hill. http://caverntavern.com, 919-968-9308.
Lee Bains III & The Glory Fires; Laila Nur and The Love Riot
Details: Thursday, July 27, 9 p.m. $10. Pinhook, 117 W Main St, Durham. www.thepinhook.com, 919-667-1100.
Paul Swest; and Mac McCaughan
Details: Thursday, July 27, 8:30 p.m. $6, 21+. The Station, 201 E. Main St, Carrboro. http://stationcarrboro.com, 919-918-3923.
Dance
ADF presents Bill T. Jones and Arnie Zane Company
Details: Thursday, July 27, 8 p.m. $10-$59. DPAC, 123 Vivian St, Durham. http://bit.ly/2uqPjyd, 919-680-2787.
English Country Dance
Sponsored by Sun Assembly English Country Dancers. All dances are taught in a gender-neutral manner. No partner required. Details: Thursday, July 27, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. $7. Freedman Center, 1004 Watts St, Durham. Website: www.sunassembly.org, 919-683-9672.
Movies
Full Frame Road Show Summer Series - Through the Repellant Fence
Details: Thursday, July 27, 7 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Free; ticket required. Power Plant, Full Frame Theater, 320 Blackwell St, Durham. http://bit.ly/2vvi5KG, 919-660-3663.
Movies Under the Stars - Cars (G)
Bring your own blankets or chairs. Details: Thursday, July 27, 8:30 p.m. Free. Wallace Wade Parking Deck, 150 E. Rosemary St, Chapel Hill. http://bit.ly/28LOtQJ, 919-968-2878.
Recurring Friday
Music
Friday Jazz Series
Details: Every Friday, 9:30 p.m. No cover charge. Cuban Revolution, 318 Blackwell St, Suite 100, Durham. www.thecubanrevolution.com, 919-687-4300.
Recurring Saturday
Music
Saturday Cool Jazz
Details: Every Saturday, 9:30 p.m. No cover charge. Cuban Revolution, 318 Blackwell St, Suite 100, Durham. www.thecubanrevolution.com, 919-687-4300.
Recurring Sunday
Music
Sunday Music on the Patio
Details: Every Sunday, 5 p.m. No cover charge. Cuban Revolution, 318 Blackwell St, Suite 100, Durham. www.thecubanrevolution.com, 919-687-4300.
Recurring Wednesday
Music
The Leroy Savage Group
Details: Every Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Free. The Original Q Shack, 2510 University Dr, Durham. 919-402-4227.
Northgate Jams
Details: Every Wednesday, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Free. Northgate Mall, 1058 West Club Blvd, Durham. www.northgatemall.com/events, 919-286-4400.
Recurring Thursday
Movies
Mommy’s Morning Movies
A special program geared to moms with babies and tots with meet ups. Moms will be able to select a film for the group the Monday prior to that week’s meet-up. Details: Every Thursday, First Show of the Day. Movie tickets are $7 per person. Children ages one and under are free. Silverspot Cinemas, 201 South Estes Dr, Chapel Hill. www.silverspot.net, 919-357-9887.
For an extended list of events, please visit our website at www.heraldsun.com/entertainment/local-events. If you would like to submit an event to our calendar, please email Cindy Henry, Calendar News Clerk, at calendar@heraldsun.com. The deadline is the Friday before you would like the event to appear in the next Friday's calendar of events.
This story was originally published July 21, 2017 at 10:47 AM with the headline "Calendar of Events: Friday, July 21, 2017 - Thursday, July 27, 2017."